L2x2x5/16 — Dimensions and Section Properties

Dimensions and key properties

L2x2x5/16 drawn to the proportions tabulated below, with the axes at the centroid, x̄ = 0.61″ and ȳ = 0.61″. z is the principal axis of least radius of gyration, the one a compression check uses. The toe radii are not drawn.

Weight: = 3.92 lb/ft
A: = 1.16 in²
d: = 2 in
b: = 2 in
t: = 0.313 in
Ix: = 0.414 in⁴
Sx: = 0.298 in³
Zx: = 0.537 in³
rx: = 0.598 in
ry: = 0.598 in
rz: = 0.386 in

Section properties

Property	Value	Unit	Description
Weight	3.92	lb/ft	Nominal weight per foot
A	1.16	in²	Cross-sectional area
d	2	in	Long leg
b	2	in	Short leg
t	0.313	in	Leg thickness
Ix	0.414	in⁴	Moment of inertia, strong axis
Sx	0.298	in³	Elastic section modulus, strong axis
Zx	0.537	in³	Plastic section modulus, strong axis
rx	0.598	in	Radius of gyration, strong axis
Iy	0.414	in⁴	Moment of inertia, weak axis
Sy	0.298	in³	Elastic section modulus, weak axis
Zy	0.537	in³	Plastic section modulus, weak axis
ry	0.598	in	Radius of gyration, weak axis
Iz	0.172	in⁴	Moment of inertia, principal z axis
Sz	0.2	in³	Elastic section modulus, principal z axis
rz	0.386	in	Radius of gyration, principal z axis

Other sizes in the L2x2 series

← L2x2x3/8 (heavier)All 5 L2x2 sizes L2x2x1/4 (lighter) →

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